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Earthquake measuring 6.7 hits south Philippines, no tsunami warning - USGS Earthquake measuring 6.7 hits south Philippines, no tsunami warning issued
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An earthquake measuring magnitude 6.7 has struck near Mindanao Island in southern Philippines, the United States Geological Survey has reported. No tsunami warning has been issued, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. An earthquake measuring magnitude 6.7 has struck near Mindanao Island in southern Philippines, the United States Geological Survey reported. No tsunami warning has been issued, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
The epicenter of the earthquake occurred at a depth of 10km (6 miles) and about 13km (8 miles) east of the city of Surigao, located on the northeast of the island, which is the second biggest in the Philippines, according to Reuters. The epicenter of Friday's earthquake occurred at a depth of 10km (6 miles) and about 13km (8 miles) east of the city of Surigao, located on the northeast of the island, which is the second biggest in the Philippines, according to Reuters.
Tremors were also reportedly felt in a number of nearby areas, including the Philippines’ second city, Cebu City, and Talisay City.Tremors were also reportedly felt in a number of nearby areas, including the Philippines’ second city, Cebu City, and Talisay City.
An elementary school in Surigao del Norte reportedly collapsed, while some debris fell from a number of buildings and a bridge was also damaged in the quake, AP reported.
There have been no injuries confirmed at this early stage, with no damage to infrastructure or buildings reported. No other serious damage to infrastructure or buildings has been reported, however, and no injuries have been confirmed. 
Witnesses reported the tremors were felt for up to 60 seconds, with one witness in Butuan City reporting that their house moved for 30 seconds.
Australia’s Official Bureau of Meteorology issued a statement Friday stating there was “no tsunami threat to the Australian mainland, islands or territories.”Australia’s Official Bureau of Meteorology issued a statement Friday stating there was “no tsunami threat to the Australian mainland, islands or territories.”